Snorkel apparatus and methods of use

a breathing apparatus and snorkel technology, applied in underwater equipment, waterborne vessels, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of diver wearing special gear, limited depth and distance requirements, and using plain snorkels

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-09
HILLIKER WESLEY L
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[0011]This invention relates to an apparatus that supplies a continuous flow of fresh, breathable air to at least one underwater user. The continuous air flow relieves the user of constantly watching an air tank or reservoir capacity. The apparatus of this invention supplies a continuous flow of air that does not need...

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In the past, use of plain snorkels, involving one end floating on the water and supplying air to user at the other end have been limited.
This is because of the limitations regarding the depth and distance requirements that the user must heed.
The diver was required a wear special gear and did not e...

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[0017]As can be seen in FIG. 1, the underwater breathing apparatus of this invention has a water-resistant enclosure 1 that can be floated on the surface of a body of water. The water-resistant enclosure 1 can be made of polyethylene, polypropylene, Lucite, polyvinyl chloride, or other weldable thermoplastic polymers. Parts of the water-resistant enclosure 1 are shown in FIG. 1, including the lips 2a and 2b that encircle the top and bottom of the water-resistant enclosure 1. The top lip 2a is about 29 inches in diameter. The bottom lip, 2b is about 19 inches in diameter. This difference in diameter size between the top and bottom lips allows the circular rubber inner tube 9 (in its deflated state) to be mounted around the water-resistant enclosure 1.

[0018]Shown in FIG. 2 is the circular rubber inner tube 9 in its inflated state. The circular rubber inner tube 9 is inflated with air by a short tube air inflation line 16 that is supplied with the invention. The inflation line 16 secur...

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Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for a plurality of users to work and/or play underwater with a supply of breathable air. The breathable air is taken from the atmosphere above the surface of the water. The air is sent to one or two submerged users. The apparatus and its components are enclosed in a water resistant enclosure encapsulated by an inner tube which floats on the surface of the water. The apparatus provides breathable air to one or two users from a flexible air supply line, which runs from the apparatus to each submerged user. The air pumps of the apparatus push a constant flow of breathable air to each user. Each user inhales air from the apparatus with a mouth piece that is connected to the air supply line which is connected to the air pumps. Equipment such as regulators, tanks or reservoirs are not needed. The apparatus is powered by a dry cell battery and does not require fuel to operate.

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RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a utility patent application based on a U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 626,030 filed Nov. 8, 2004 which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a floatable underwater breathing apparatus. More specifically, it relates to an apparatus and methods for a plurality of users to work and / or play underwater with a supply of breathable air. The unit is designed for use by recreational scuba underwater users, under water salvagers, and boat repairers.[0004]2. Background and Related Art[0005]There have been many inventions relating to providing breathable air to underwater swimmers, divers, and others who either desire underwater recreation or need to work underwater. In the past, use of plain snorkels, involving one end floating on the water and supplying air to user at the other end have been limited. This is because of the limitations regarding the...

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IPC IPC(8): B63C11/46
CPCB63C11/207
Inventor HILLIKER, WESLEY L.
Owner HILLIKER WESLEY L
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